Joe Manganiello covers surgery scars with massive dragon tattoo
Actor Joe Manganiello got a large dragon tattoo to cover surgery scars resulting from a seven-year struggle with autoimmune illnesses, which included part of his intestines being removed. He details this journey and his family history in his new book, 'Bloodlines,' explaining the tattoo symbolizes taking back agency and self-acceptance.
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This story offers insight into a celebrity's personal health struggles and coping mechanisms, potentially resonating with individuals facing chronic illness or seeking ways to reclaim their body image and personal narrative.
Joe Manganiello (Cover Images) Joe Manganiello displays dragon tattoo (@joemanganiello/Instagram) Joe Manganiello covers surgery scars with massive dragon tattoo 1 of 2 Joe Manganiello (Cover Images) Joe Manganiello has had his surgery scars concealed with a massive dragon tattoo. In his new book, Bloodlines, the True Blood actor opens up about suffering from a "cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses" over the course of seven years, with him even having part of his intestines removed.
Returning to Instagram on Monday, Joe posted four photos showing the process of getting the tattoo, which extends across his right hip and thigh.
"In chapter four, I related my struggle with the illness to my body sending out knights to fight a (western) dragon that didn't exist," he wrote in the caption. "The soldiers would then punch holes throughout my body when they couldn't find an enemy."
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